Music Trade Review
Issue: 1880 Vol. 3 N. 9 - Page 17
December 5 th, 1880.
15
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
NEW MUSICAL INVENTIONS,
PEEPARED EXPRESSLY FOK THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE
REVIEW, BY
PARK BENJAMIN & BROS., EXPERTS IN PATENTS.
The Wilcox & White Organ Go.
Capital.
Nos. 234,642 AND 234,643. TUNING KEYS:
Mr. Joseph Singer, of Chicago, 111., has obtained patents for two forms of
"keys for string instruments. In the first, he describes a key of the ordinary
description commonly employed for violins (consisting of a head or thumb-
piece, by means of which the key is turned, and a tapered shaft), excepting
that, adjacent to the hole in the key through which the string passes, a
groove is formed. Upon this grooved portion the string is wound, and the
string is thereby prevented from chafing against the head of the instrument,
•while greater delicacy of adjustment is obtainable. A nut and washer is pro-
vided on the smaller end of the tapered shaft for holding the key after the
tuning is completed, and a bushing is used which receives the key-shaft, and
is itself placed in the keyhole of the instrument, thus enabling the shaft,
•which is made of metal and is smaller than the corresponding part of the or-
dinary wooden key, to be easily applied to any instrument adapted to the
latter.
In his second patent, Mr. Singer describes a tuning key having a shoul-
der and a tightening screw located upon opposite sides of the instrument,
and embracing the latter by friction-producing pressure. With this he com-
bines a bushing, which allows the contrivance to be applied to any instru-
ment regardless of whether the keyhole therein is tapering or straight, or
whether the keys fit the holes or not. These inventions will doubtless be of
much interest to manufacturers of violins and guitars.
Skill. Enterprise.
Popularity.
2 5 Union Square, N. Y . Factory, W. Meriden, Ct.
E. GABLER. —Mr. Ernest G-abler has settled with the insurance compan-
ies who had risks on his factory, and has taken the matter of rebuilding into
his own hands ; he expects to have the roof on his new building in eight
days, and to be moved in and at work again in his old quarters within three
weeks. His customers have all remained with him as we predicted, and
after the old factory is in running order again he will commence operations
for erecting a new factory on the three vacant lots adjoining the original
building.
PIANO-MAKERS' ASSOCIATION.—Occasionally we come across a man in the
trade who propounds the query, '' What has the treasurer of the defunct
Piano-makers' Association done with the money contributed by the members
to the general fund ? " We are unable to answer the question, but suppose
(as is customary with treasurers of other associations) that it has been placed
in some good bank in this city to the credit of the Treasurer of the Piano-
makers' Association, awiting safely the time when the organization sees fit to
call a meeting, and order its distribution.
STEINWAY GRAND.—The new Steinway Centennial Grand is a wonderful
Illustrated Catalogues Mailed Free.
instrument. Was so much power ever united with such richness and sweet-
ness of tone in a piano before ? The rim is made without a joint, being None but first-class agents need apply for territory, and to all such as represent
a single piece of wood, bent in a steam mould. This bent rim will stand an
us we guarantee strict protection.
immense strain, and give a free vibration to the sounding-board.
MORSE & EMERSON,
Manufacturers of STRINGS of Every Description for Musical Instruments.
Violin, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Etc., Etc.,
SSI Boat 92d Street,
New York,
&
00.,
HEW SCALE
Imperial Upright Pianos,
630 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON.
The Bridgeport Organ Company.
AGENTS
ALBRECHT & C c s
NOTICE TO PIANO DEALERS!
We are seeking to establish new AGENCIES for>
our Superior Instruments, wherever they are not yet
represented, and offer UNEXAMPLED CASH
FIGURES to reliable parties.
UNEQUALED
WANTED
TONE,
Durability
THOUSANDS
NOW
IN USE.
MANUFA.OTUREBB OF
CHURCH, CABINET
and PARLOR -ORGANS
IN EVERY VARIETY OP STYLE.
Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence with the trade solicited. Manufactory, Offices,
and Warerooms,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U. S. A.
SABIN M F G CO., MONTPELIEIUT..
MANUFACTURERS OF
Organ & Piano Springs.
All Goods guaranteed to be of the best quality,
and prices low as the lowest. Send for
samples and prices.
THE AliBRECHT PIANOS are guaranteed to be
unequaled by any other make, and acknowledged by
all as the present Standard.
Any responsible Dealer desiring to handle the
celebrated "Albrecht," will please address, for Illus-
trated Catalogue and Cash Price List,
ALBRECHT & CO.,
No. 61O ARCH ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
15
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
NEW MUSICAL INVENTIONS,
PEEPARED EXPRESSLY FOK THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE
REVIEW, BY
PARK BENJAMIN & BROS., EXPERTS IN PATENTS.
The Wilcox & White Organ Go.
Capital.
Nos. 234,642 AND 234,643. TUNING KEYS:
Mr. Joseph Singer, of Chicago, 111., has obtained patents for two forms of
"keys for string instruments. In the first, he describes a key of the ordinary
description commonly employed for violins (consisting of a head or thumb-
piece, by means of which the key is turned, and a tapered shaft), excepting
that, adjacent to the hole in the key through which the string passes, a
groove is formed. Upon this grooved portion the string is wound, and the
string is thereby prevented from chafing against the head of the instrument,
•while greater delicacy of adjustment is obtainable. A nut and washer is pro-
vided on the smaller end of the tapered shaft for holding the key after the
tuning is completed, and a bushing is used which receives the key-shaft, and
is itself placed in the keyhole of the instrument, thus enabling the shaft,
•which is made of metal and is smaller than the corresponding part of the or-
dinary wooden key, to be easily applied to any instrument adapted to the
latter.
In his second patent, Mr. Singer describes a tuning key having a shoul-
der and a tightening screw located upon opposite sides of the instrument,
and embracing the latter by friction-producing pressure. With this he com-
bines a bushing, which allows the contrivance to be applied to any instru-
ment regardless of whether the keyhole therein is tapering or straight, or
whether the keys fit the holes or not. These inventions will doubtless be of
much interest to manufacturers of violins and guitars.
Skill. Enterprise.
Popularity.
2 5 Union Square, N. Y . Factory, W. Meriden, Ct.
E. GABLER. —Mr. Ernest G-abler has settled with the insurance compan-
ies who had risks on his factory, and has taken the matter of rebuilding into
his own hands ; he expects to have the roof on his new building in eight
days, and to be moved in and at work again in his old quarters within three
weeks. His customers have all remained with him as we predicted, and
after the old factory is in running order again he will commence operations
for erecting a new factory on the three vacant lots adjoining the original
building.
PIANO-MAKERS' ASSOCIATION.—Occasionally we come across a man in the
trade who propounds the query, '' What has the treasurer of the defunct
Piano-makers' Association done with the money contributed by the members
to the general fund ? " We are unable to answer the question, but suppose
(as is customary with treasurers of other associations) that it has been placed
in some good bank in this city to the credit of the Treasurer of the Piano-
makers' Association, awiting safely the time when the organization sees fit to
call a meeting, and order its distribution.
STEINWAY GRAND.—The new Steinway Centennial Grand is a wonderful
Illustrated Catalogues Mailed Free.
instrument. Was so much power ever united with such richness and sweet-
ness of tone in a piano before ? The rim is made without a joint, being None but first-class agents need apply for territory, and to all such as represent
a single piece of wood, bent in a steam mould. This bent rim will stand an
us we guarantee strict protection.
immense strain, and give a free vibration to the sounding-board.
MORSE & EMERSON,
Manufacturers of STRINGS of Every Description for Musical Instruments.
Violin, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Etc., Etc.,
SSI Boat 92d Street,
New York,
&
00.,
HEW SCALE
Imperial Upright Pianos,
630 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON.
The Bridgeport Organ Company.
AGENTS
ALBRECHT & C c s
NOTICE TO PIANO DEALERS!
We are seeking to establish new AGENCIES for>
our Superior Instruments, wherever they are not yet
represented, and offer UNEXAMPLED CASH
FIGURES to reliable parties.
UNEQUALED
WANTED
TONE,
Durability
THOUSANDS
NOW
IN USE.
MANUFA.OTUREBB OF
CHURCH, CABINET
and PARLOR -ORGANS
IN EVERY VARIETY OP STYLE.
Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence with the trade solicited. Manufactory, Offices,
and Warerooms,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN., U. S. A.
SABIN M F G CO., MONTPELIEIUT..
MANUFACTURERS OF
Organ & Piano Springs.
All Goods guaranteed to be of the best quality,
and prices low as the lowest. Send for
samples and prices.
THE AliBRECHT PIANOS are guaranteed to be
unequaled by any other make, and acknowledged by
all as the present Standard.
Any responsible Dealer desiring to handle the
celebrated "Albrecht," will please address, for Illus-
trated Catalogue and Cash Price List,
ALBRECHT & CO.,
No. 61O ARCH ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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